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Tiantandance · 11 June 2017, 04:00 AM

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sawhornsoff · 11 June 2017, 12:45 PM

Blue hands for me.

Tampashooter · 11 June 2017, 02:42 PM

A) I'm willing to bet that most people that don't like it, have never spent much time with one on their wrist. All of these close up pictures aren't a realistic experience.

B) As part of a wider collection, its tremendous. It's a blast to wear. It's FUN. And I can't necessarily say that about any of the dozen other rolexes I wear. Comfortable as hell. The ergonomics are perfection.

C) The original version, x 1000. What were they thinking?

SpyShops718 · 11 June 2017, 05:13 PM

I have the 116688 YM2 gold with gold hands. I love the watch for being unique and not a typical Rolex. The best part is that it came out in 2008 so it does say that it was not passed down from a family member.

Nav01L · 11 June 2017, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpyShops718

I have the 116688 YM2 gold with gold hands. I love the watch for being unique and not a typical Rolex. The best part is that it came out in 2008 so it does say that it was not passed down from a family member.

Not sure I follow, what's bad about a heirloom piece? Besides, the same can be said for any modern Rolex, none of them quite looks like it did even 20 years ago. Not even the 36mm Datejust.

SpyShops718 · 11 June 2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nav01L

Not sure I follow, what's bad about a heirloom piece? Besides, the same can be said for any modern Rolex, none of them quite looks like it did even 20 years ago. Not even the 36mm Datejust.

nothing wrong with a heirloom watch, its just that the YM2 is new to the Rolex models. I have heard several people tell me it was there grandparents or parents watch. In the last few years is when Rolex came out with the ceramic watches so this is regarding the non ceramic watches.

Gerardus · 11 June 2017, 05:52 PM

Not my cup off tea, to busy looks for me.
(voted for the blue hands, anyway)

UnicoJG · 11 June 2017, 05:57 PM

If I had to pick one, it would be the new one, however, I don't like this watch.

HK Islandboy · 18 June 2017, 11:22 PM

I found that trying this watch on completely changed my opinion of it. Yes, it is show-y, but it is striking and a load of fun!

GermanyMatt · 19 June 2017, 12:43 AM

Personally not a fan of this model, but the new one looks better overall.

Trex700 · 19 June 2017, 12:58 AM

Im a fan of the original version. I don't like the new hands and, as has been suggested on here before, it makes it look like Rolex are trying to save some money in the production by using parts common with other watches. It cheapens a fantastic watch!

Ad11wrd · 19 June 2017, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaward

Love the YMII, and prefer the blue hands / indices...

Ad11wrd · 19 June 2017, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampashooter

A) I'm willing to bet that most people that don't like it, have never spent much time with one on their wrist. All of these close up pictures aren't a realistic experience.

B) As part of a wider collection, its tremendous. It's a blast to wear. It's FUN. And I can't necessarily say that about any of the dozen other rolexes I wear. Comfortable as hell. The ergonomics are perfection.

C) The original version, x 1000. What were they thinking?

lawfor · 19 June 2017, 01:42 AM

It is an interesting watch to be sure but I loathe the giant "YACHT MASTER" text on the bezel. To me, this is tasteless and makes the watch akin to an inexpensive Invicta.

watchwatcher · 19 June 2017, 01:45 AM

Give me the blue hands every time.

That said, it's an amazing watch...but I never could get the fit right, so it's moved on.

DTNSS · 25 June 2017, 09:38 AM

But walked out with the Yacht-master II.

New here. Been reading tons of info here the past few days. I had my eye on a local pre-owned 116520 SS Daytona (my favorite Rolex model), and was about to go pick it up today. Then I decided to first check out a local Rolex AD, ended up trying on a brand new SS Yacht-master II, and walked out with it. Once it was on my wrist, I did not want to take it off. Thanks to this 2nd iteration, I was able to negotiate little over $2k off msrp, 10-year warranty (5 from Rolex/5 from AD), and 1 full service included. I prefer the blue hands but they did not know that.

Long story short, love my new Yacht-master II (1st iteration):

Mystro · 25 June 2017, 09:58 AM

That's a good score. I tried one on at my AD. Has a lot of wrist presents. The complication is very interesting.

kilyung · 25 June 2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DTNSS

Long story short, love my new Yacht-master II (1st iteration):

Great choice!

Ruud Van Driver · 25 June 2017, 01:03 PM

Looking at the poll results, it's surprising how many have gone for the third option.

Maltie, get a 533 mate

Muzz · 25 June 2017, 01:56 PM

Prefer the original as I feel it lost some daylight legibility with the revision.

Borossd · 25 September 2017, 01:39 AM

Ym2 is one of the best Rolex by a mile there must be a bunch of old men on here who don't like a nice big bold eye catching piece , go wear your small flat Daytona

armen34 · 25 September 2017, 01:48 AM

Lately, I've been seeing much more ym2's in public but I prefer the new dial.

16610v · 25 September 2017, 02:24 AM

The discontinued one looks great for me.

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tig00s1783 · 25 September 2017, 02:30 AM

Old one with blue hands looks cleaner

P2725TMB · 25 September 2017, 02:59 AM

My 2017 YM2. The gold hands are less legible than blue but I much prefer them cosmetically.

Etschell · 25 September 2017, 04:41 AM

The new version has grown on me. I actually prefer it. I just wish they took a leap and did the mercedes hands in blue.

Etschell · 25 September 2017, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by P2725TMB

My 2017 YM2. The gold hands are less legible than blue but I much prefer them cosmetically.

Nice watch.

bio guyver · 25 September 2017, 05:02 AM

YM2 is the king of the rolex sports watch. Go with the new one. ��

Tony-GB · 25 September 2017, 06:08 AM

I have the first version and although I haven't worn it for almost a year now, the blue hands were easy to read. For a thick watch it was very comfy.

SpyShops718 · 25 September 2017, 03:27 PM

Have original YM2 Gold 2008 w/ gold hands and I am totally happy with it. I don't love the blue hands since the factory blue color looks a little off. I do like the newer gold one but I would not go to change mines for it.

I do have to say it is a beautiful watch which is hard to make a good copy.

View Poll Results: Which one ?
The first iteration	144	39.45%
The second iteration, Baselworld 2017	97	26.58%
None of the above, I don't like this watch	124	33.97%
Voters: 365. You may not vote on this poll

11 June 2017, 05:52 PM	#37
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,868	Not my cup off tea, to busy looks for me. (voted for the blue hands, anyway) __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

25 June 2017, 09:58 AM	#47
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,711	That's a good score. I tried one on at my AD. Has a lot of wrist presents. The complication is very interesting. __________________

25 June 2017, 01:03 PM	#49
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	Looking at the poll results, it's surprising how many have gone for the third option. Maltie, get a 533 mate __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 September 2017, 02:24 AM	#53
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	The discontinued one looks great for me. Generated from my LG H990 using tools.rackonly.com __________________ Instagram: litwing23

11 June 2017, 04:00 AM	#31
Tiantandance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Los angeles Posts: 67	Similar to sub now

11 June 2017, 12:45 PM	#32
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 507	Blue hands for me.

11 June 2017, 02:42 PM	#33
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	A) I'm willing to bet that most people that don't like it, have never spent much time with one on their wrist. All of these close up pictures aren't a realistic experience. B) As part of a wider collection, its tremendous. It's a blast to wear. It's FUN. And I can't necessarily say that about any of the dozen other rolexes I wear. Comfortable as hell. The ergonomics are perfection. C) The original version, x 1000. What were they thinking?

11 June 2017, 05:13 PM	#34
SpyShops718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Steven Demeter Location: New York Watch: Rolex YM2 Gold '08 Posts: 319	I have the 116688 YM2 gold with gold hands. I love the watch for being unique and not a typical Rolex. The best part is that it came out in 2008 so it does say that it was not passed down from a family member.

11 June 2017, 05:57 PM	#38
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	If I had to pick one, it would be the new one, however, I don't like this watch.

18 June 2017, 11:22 PM	#39
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	I found that trying this watch on completely changed my opinion of it. Yes, it is show-y, but it is striking and a load of fun!

19 June 2017, 12:43 AM	#40
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Personally not a fan of this model, but the new one looks better overall.

19 June 2017, 12:58 AM	#41
Trex700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East England Watch: 116710LN Posts: 109	Im a fan of the original version. I don't like the new hands and, as has been suggested on here before, it makes it look like Rolex are trying to save some money in the production by using parts common with other watches. It cheapens a fantastic watch!

19 June 2017, 01:42 AM	#44
lawfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 85	It is an interesting watch to be sure but I loathe the giant "YACHT MASTER" text on the bezel. To me, this is tasteless and makes the watch akin to an inexpensive Invicta.

19 June 2017, 01:45 AM	#45
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Give me the blue hands every time. That said, it's an amazing watch...but I never could get the fit right, so it's moved on.

25 June 2017, 01:56 PM	#50
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Prefer the original as I feel it lost some daylight legibility with the revision.

25 September 2017, 01:39 AM	#51
Borossd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 58	Ym2 is one of the best Rolex by a mile there must be a bunch of old men on here who don't like a nice big bold eye catching piece , go wear your small flat Daytona

25 September 2017, 01:48 AM	#52
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Lately, I've been seeing much more ym2's in public but I prefer the new dial.

25 September 2017, 02:30 AM	#54
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Old one with blue hands looks cleaner

25 September 2017, 02:59 AM	#55
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,335	My 2017 YM2. The gold hands are less legible than blue but I much prefer them cosmetically.

25 September 2017, 04:41 AM	#56
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	The new version has grown on me. I actually prefer it. I just wish they took a leap and did the mercedes hands in blue. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

25 September 2017, 05:02 AM	#58
bio guyver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kuwait Posts: 273	YM2 is the king of the rolex sports watch. Go with the new one. ��

25 September 2017, 06:08 AM	#59
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I have the first version and although I haven't worn it for almost a year now, the blue hands were easy to read. For a thick watch it was very comfy. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

25 September 2017, 03:27 PM	#60
SpyShops718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Steven Demeter Location: New York Watch: Rolex YM2 Gold '08 Posts: 319	Have original YM2 Gold 2008 w/ gold hands and I am totally happy with it. I don't love the blue hands since the factory blue color looks a little off. I do like the newer gold one but I would not go to change mines for it. I do have to say it is a beautiful watch which is hard to make a good copy.

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